Starting next Sunday, new sod will be laid on Heinz Field after the West Virginia-Pitt game Friday and four WPIAL championship games Saturday take place. Both the Raiders and Patriots complained to the league about the field conditions.

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None of the injuries to center Maurkice Pouncey (knee contusion), left guard Chris Kemoeatu (cramps) and left tackle Jonathan Scott (ankle) are deemed to be serious and all three should be ready to play next week against Buffalo.